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Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Country singer ‘in a bit of shock' after losing 2 family members on same day
Scotty McCreery is mourning the loss of two family members whom he lost within hours of each other. The country music singer lost both his grandmothers on Wednesday, McCreery wrote in a Facebook post Thursday. 'My heart is absolutely broken. Yesterday, both my Grandma Janet and my Grandma Paquita passed away. I think I am still in a bit of shock as I type this, but I'm choosing to remember the great memories we all made with both of them,' he wrote. 'There really are too many to count. From being on the farm in Elizabeth City or visiting the Outer Banks with Grandma Janet.. And then the incredible memories we made at the backyard pool in Pinehurst, all the way to visiting Puerto Rico with Grandma Paquita. Both of them truly taught me what love is all about,' McCreery wrote. 'I will miss them dearly. If yall could keep my family in your prayers I'd appreciate it.' The 'American Idol' alum's post was flooded with supportive comments from fans and loved ones alike. 'So sorry for your losses,' one comment read. 'It's hard to fathom losing both your grandmothers in the same day. Prayers for you and your family.' 'Both at once…more than you should bear,' another comment read. 'Praying that you find comfort in your memories.' McCreery rose to fame after winning the tenth season of 'American Idol' in 2011. He released his platinum-selling debut album, 'Clear as Day' that same year. McCreery has since released five more studio albums, with his latest being 'Rise & Fall' from 2024. Some of most popular songs are 'I Love You This Big,' 'The Trouble with Girls,' 'See You Tonight and 'Five More Minutes.' McCreery was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2024. Popular 2000s country artist loses younger brother in Texas floods Country icon, 86, suffers heart attack after coming out of retirement Son of country music legend who suffered stroke on stage updates fans '90s country star says what she had to 'let go of' after coming out as gay Support surges for country music legend who suffered stroke on stage Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Suspect in Elizabeth City homicide arrested after turning himself in: Police
NOTE: This video is previous coverage from 5/11/25 ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WAVY) – The person of interest in the May 9 homicide at Walker Landing Apartments in Elizabeth City has turned himself in Saturday, according to the Elizabeth City Police Department (ECPD). ECPD was called to the apartment complex on reports that a man had been shot and upon arrival, found a man dead in his apartment. Investigation determined Joseph Earl Simmons, 45, as a person of interest. He later turned himself in and was arrested for murder and discharging a weapon into an occupied property, police say. He was transported to Albemarle District Jail with no bond on the murder charge, but a $250,000 secured bond for the discharging a weapon into an occupied property charge. His first court appearance is set for Tuesday, May 27, in Pasquotank County District Court at 9:30 a.m. Anyone with additional information about this incident are urged to contact the Elizabeth CityPolice Department at (252) 335-4321. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man, juvenile arrested in connection to shots fired in Elizabeth City
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WAVY) — A man and a boy were arrested Thursday after alleged gunfire in Elizabeth City in late April, according to police. On April 29, officers responded to the area of Herrington Road and Brown Street around 5 p.m. for a report of shots fired. When they arrived, shell casings were discovered and recovered in the area. Officers were able to identify a suspect in the shooting and subsequently arrested a juvenile. The juvenile was taken to the magistrate office and served a juvenile petition. Secured custody was requested for the juvenile, who was later taken to Pitt County Juvenile Detention Center in Greenville, North Carolina. On May 8, the Elizabeth City Police Department, Perquimans County Sheriff Office and North Carolina Probation and Parole arrested 23-year-old Joseph Richard Small Jr. He was charged with possession of a firearm by felon, carrying concealed gun, go armed to the terror of people, discharge firearm in city limits and probation violation. Small was processed and later taken to Albemarle District Jail with a $200,000 bond. His first court appearance is scheduled for May 15 at 9:30 a.m. in Pasquotank District Court. This remains an ongoing investigation. Continue to check for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Yahoo
Deceased man in Elizabeth City prompts investigation
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WAVY) – Officers in Elizabeth City are investigating an incident in which a man was found dead in his apartment. Elizabeth City Police were called to the Walker Landing Apartments at 1003 Walker Avenue Friday with reports that someone had been shot. Preliminary investigation determined Joseph Earl Simmons, who previously lived on the 1200 block of Herrington Road, is a person of interest. This is an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with additional information about this incident or the location of Mr. JosephEarl Simmons are urged to contact the Elizabeth City Police Department at (252) 335-4321, theCrime Line at (252) 335-5555, or FUSUS Text-a-Tip at (252) 390-8477. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
